NV Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut Reserve
Champagne Blend - 750ML

James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, October 2017

Essentially brut reserve with more time in the cellar and no dosage, this is based on 2012. There's a slight reductive edge, with some apple, honey and lemon as well as subtly spicy elements, red apple and berry aromas...
Essentially brut reserve with more time in the cellar and no dosage, this is based on 2012. There's a slight reductive edge, with some apple, honey and lemon as well as subtly spicy elements, red apple and berry aromas. The palate has attractive bold fruit flavor and an assertive crunchy finish. Drink now. - Nick Stock

Wine Spectator - Wine Spectator, January 2017

Wine & Spirits - Wine & Spirits, December 2017

Based on the 2012 vintage, this is presented without dosage, gaining richness from malolactic fermentation and the toasted-almond notes of lees aging. The apple-scented fruit brightens the finish, with bracing acidity and...
Based on the 2012 vintage, this is presented without dosage, gaining richness from malolactic fermentation and the toasted-almond notes of lees aging. The apple-scented fruit brightens the finish, with bracing acidity and fine bubbles that carry the richness and give it a zesty feel.

JJB
94

Michel Deschodt - JJ Buckley, April 2018

This Extra Brut is pale straw, highly reflective and punctuated by small bubbles in the glass. Very pretty on the nose, it leads with classic notes of lemon curd, brioche, baked apple and pear as well as a chalky...
This Extra Brut is pale straw, highly reflective and punctuated by small bubbles in the glass. Very pretty on the nose, it leads with classic notes of lemon curd, brioche, baked apple and pear as well as a chalky minerality and orchard flowers. All of these aspects reveal themselves on the palate, where the wine is delicate and elegant with a very pleasant mouthfeel. The minerality and acidity carry the wine through a long finish that will leave you wanting indulge again.

Color & Type

Sparkling

Varietal

Champagne Blend

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Vintage

9998

Percent alcohol

12%

Closure

Cork

Winery

Billecart-Salmon

Champagne Billecart-Salmon is an independent and family-owned champagne house situated in the charming village of Mareuil-sur-Ay in the heart of Champagne. It was founded in 1818 after the marriage of Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon.

Since then, for almost 200 years, every member of the Billecart family has continued to stand by their oath of giving priority to quality and striving for excellence. Today, the 6th generation is represented by Francois and Antoine Roland-Billecart, who lead this independent house with the support of their father, Jean Roland-Billecart. The firm owns 74 acres of its own vines and purchases grapes from growers comprising another 346 acres. Ninety percent of the fruit for Billecart comes from 40 crus within a 20-mile radius of Epernay.

James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, October 2017

Essentially brut reserve with more time in the cellar and no dosage, this is based on 2012. There's a slight reductive edge, with some apple, honey and lemon as well as subtly spicy elements, red apple and berry aromas...
Essentially brut reserve with more time in the cellar and no dosage, this is based on 2012. There's a slight reductive edge, with some apple, honey and lemon as well as subtly spicy elements, red apple and berry aromas. The palate has attractive bold fruit flavor and an assertive crunchy finish. Drink now. - Nick Stock

Wine Spectator - Wine Spectator, January 2017

Wine & Spirits - Wine & Spirits, December 2017

Based on the 2012 vintage, this is presented without dosage, gaining richness from malolactic fermentation and the toasted-almond notes of lees aging. The apple-scented fruit brightens the finish, with bracing acidity and...
Based on the 2012 vintage, this is presented without dosage, gaining richness from malolactic fermentation and the toasted-almond notes of lees aging. The apple-scented fruit brightens the finish, with bracing acidity and fine bubbles that carry the richness and give it a zesty feel.

JJB
94

Michel Deschodt - JJ Buckley, April 2018

This Extra Brut is pale straw, highly reflective and punctuated by small bubbles in the glass. Very pretty on the nose, it leads with classic notes of lemon curd, brioche, baked apple and pear as well as a chalky...
This Extra Brut is pale straw, highly reflective and punctuated by small bubbles in the glass. Very pretty on the nose, it leads with classic notes of lemon curd, brioche, baked apple and pear as well as a chalky minerality and orchard flowers. All of these aspects reveal themselves on the palate, where the wine is delicate and elegant with a very pleasant mouthfeel. The minerality and acidity carry the wine through a long finish that will leave you wanting indulge again.

Winery

Billecart-Salmon

Champagne Billecart-Salmon is an independent and family-owned champagne house situated in the charming village of Mareuil-sur-Ay in the heart of Champagne. It was founded in 1818 after the marriage of Nicolas Francois Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon.

Since then, for almost 200 years, every member of the Billecart family has continued to stand by their oath of giving priority to quality and striving for excellence. Today, the 6th generation is represented by Francois and Antoine Roland-Billecart, who lead this independent house with the support of their father, Jean Roland-Billecart. The firm owns 74 acres of its own vines and purchases grapes from growers comprising another 346 acres. Ninety percent of the fruit for Billecart comes from 40 crus within a 20-mile radius of Epernay.

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